This Guide aims to provide readers with a comprehensive explanation of how the social capital approach can help in planning for, designing and delivering the programs and initiatives that aim to reduce inequity and help develop healthier and happier communities. In addition the guide aims to provide agencies with means to communicate constructively with funding bodies, including gathering support for community development projects. The authors believe the concept of social capital has an enormous potential to support such projects and, in consequence, to benefit both workers and communities.
The document is based on findings from a three-year study of several programs and initiatives in Adelaide (case studies). The factors that were identified as playing a role in the success of the case studies, as well as those that indicated the need for further support, informed this Guide.
Mr. Rama Ramanathan (email) website Research Development Manager Southgate Institute for Health, Society & Equity Flinders University Business: (08) 7221 8486
